Three Aces earn MVC postseason recognition

Frossard, McFeron and Hood earn accolades

 

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Three University of Evansville softball players earned Missouri Valley Conference postseason recognition on Wednesday morning as the league is set to open the 2022 championship in Springfield, Mo.

Zoe Frossard was named the league’s Newcomer of the Year while Mackenzie McFeron was named to the All-MVC Second Team.  Hannah Hood earned a nod on the All-Defensive squad.

Playing the best softball of her college career over the last two months, McFeron led the Purple Aces with a .324 batting average in conference games.  She recorded the second-highest team average over the course of the season, hitting .296.  She enters the conference championship having reached base in 13 consecutive games.  McFeron registered nine of her 12 career RBI as a senior on the way to the second team honor.

“I could not be happier for Mackenzie to receive this honor. She has put in so much work and it paid off with a tremendous senior season,” Aces head softball coach Mat Mundell exclaimed.  “She is the perfect example of what it means to be a Purple Ace both on and off the field!”

Earning the league’s Newcomer of the Year award was Zoe Frossard.  The sophomore transfer from Ball State played in 34 games over the course of the 2022 campaign while making 33 starts.  Frossard excelled in her patience at the plate, accumulating 11 walks in MVC games, the second-highest total on the squad.  She made her Evansville debut on March 4, picking up an RBI in her first contest.

“We were so excited when Zoe transferred to UE and you can see why,” Mundell said.  “She has made a big impact. She such a smooth outfielder.”

Making her second appearance on the MVC All-Defensive Team is Hannah Hood.  She was named to the team in 2021 and her unbelievable defense continued into her junior season.  Hood made multiple diving plays to save countless runs with her defense.  Her .980 fielding percentage led all Aces starters.  At the plate, she batted .260 with 19 runs scored and 12 RBI.

“Hannah continues to shine in the outfield in just her second year playing the position. She makes highlight worthy plays every game,” Coach Mundell commented.  “Hannah’s play along with Alexa and Zoe give us the best defensive outfield in the MVC.”